Tri-Nations

In an extremely physical battle between the two North America Four West Coast teams, Canada West capitalized on the few opportunities allowed them and narrowly beat the United States (US) Falcons 16-11 in the Final on Saturday.

Falcons fly past Hawks into the Final

Wed, 30 Jul 2008

Propelled by flyhalf Zach Pangelinan, the United States (US) Falcons brought down the US Hawks 30-12 as the North America Four semifinals wrapped up at Glendale's Infinity Park.

World Cup must get out of the 'ghetto'

Sun, 27 Jul 2008

The 2015 World Cup must be held outside a Rugby Union stronghold if the sport is serious about becoming a truly global game and breaking out of its current "ghetto", according to the contents of a new report.

North America boast talent showcase

Fri, 25 Jul 2008

Over 100 of the best rugby players from the United States of America (USA) and Canada head to Colorado for the finals of the International Rugby Board (IRB) North America Four Tournament.

Canada West go top in NA4

Sun, 20 Jul 2008

Canada West has taken the top spot in the North America Four (NA4) competition at the weekend after beating the previously undefeated United States Falcons at Shawnigan Lake in British Columbia.

Global Results - 20 July

Sun, 20 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations is wide open after Australia's tough win over South Africa in Perth.

Unis Sevens World Cup starts

Fri, 18 Jul 2008

The Students World Games are taking place at the Montecronos Stadium at the University of Cordoba, Spain. Amongst the events is Sevens rugby for men and for women.

IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.

Global Results - 12 July

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.

Global Results - 29 June

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night.

French Barbarians play Canada

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

The French Barbarians play Canada for the first time at Esquimalt's Bullen Park in Victoria on Saturday.

Global Results - 22 June 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

Three IRB tournaments ended this weekend. In Wakes New Zealand won the inaugural Junior World Championship, in Chicago England Saxons won the Churchill Cup and in Romania Emerging South Africa - whatever that is - won the Nations Cup.

Canada clip Eagles' wing to take Bowl

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

In a game of two halves, Canada raced clear of the United States Eagles - winning the Bowl Final at the Churchill Cup tournament 26-10 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, at the weekend.

New Zealand are JWC Champions

Mon, 23 Jun 2008

In the Final of the Junior World Championships being played in Wales, New Zealand were much too good for England, winning 38-3. New Zealand were certainly the best side at the tournament.

Preview: JWC Finals Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

On Sunday, the Junior World Championship reaches its final day which will decide whether New Zealand or England end the tournament in Wales as the first-ever winner of the Junior World Championship.

McDowell for Churchill Final

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

England Saxons and Scotland A meet in the Final of the 2008 Churchill Cup, and Simon McDowell of Ireland will be there to see fair play.

Referees to 22 June 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

The whole world seems to be playing international rugby at the moment. And so referees are scattering to the four corners.

Global Results - 15 June

Mon, 16 Jun 2008

Several Tests, five international competitions and a French Top 20 that at last reached an end. It was a busy weekend.

Preview: Junior World Cup, Day 3

Fri, 13 Jun 2008

They are virtual quarterfinals at Junior World Cup. In each of the four pools the two unbeaten sides meet. In each case the winner will progress to the semifinals. In each case the loser will be in the group trying to get to 5th place.

Junior World Cup, Day 3 Referees

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

The International Rugby Board's refereeing manager, Paddy O'Brien, has released the names of the match officials for Day 3 of the Junior World Championship taking place in Wales.